Fahey said: "I've been very happy since Ascot and everything has gone to plan, we've had no issues. I've been lucky with him since he has been in training that he has never had any problems and that he enjoys his work.

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Buick celebrates as Ribchester wins the Queen Anne StakesCredit: PA

"We are comfortable and happy. Very early on he was quite immature mentally, but as he has got older he has got wiser.

"He takes everything in his stride and enjoys it. He is the highest (rated) horse I've ever trained and because of that he is the best horse I've trained."

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